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Lilac leg fibrecap

Inocybe griseolilacina

A species of Fiber caps

Lilac leg fibrecap is most commonly associated with pine trees, though it has also been found under hardwoods in some areas. It has a tan cap and lilac-tinged gills and stem. It can be difficult to differentiate this mushroom from other species in the Inocybe genus.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mild, earthy with a spermatic quality.

General Info About Lilac leg fibrecap

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Attributes of Lilac leg fibrecap

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 2.5 cm across; conico-covex, umbonate; ochre-brown; covered in small shaggy scales

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnate; moderately close; white, snuff-brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; slightly swollen at the base pale lilac, brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Flesh 2 mm thick; lilac, dirty white or brownish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Light to dark brown

Odor

Mild, earthy with a spermatic quality.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Purple

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to pink or red

Growth Form

Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lilac leg fibrecap by these plants:

European beech, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Endangered Species

How to Identify Lilac leg fibrecap

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Habitat of Lilac leg fibrecap

The lilac leg fibrecap is a woodland mushroom that is commonly associated with pines. It's a terrestrial species that grows on the ground under its host tree.

Scientific Classification of Lilac leg fibrecap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Lilac leg fibrecap

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Is Lilac leg fibrecap Toxic?

The lilac leg fibrecap, a neurotoxic mushroom, can induce severe health issues like paralysis, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, blood pressure drop, digestion problems, including vomiting and diarrhea. In extreme cases, it can cause severe asthma. Despite its toxicity, it bears an aesthetically pleasing appearance with its lilac hue. Remember, ingestion is strictly cautioned!

Toxins type

Muscarine

Type of poisoning

Neurotoxic

Toxic Severity

High toxicity

Incubation Period

0.25-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Nerve toxin, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, perspiration, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea, severe asthma in extreme cases.

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Tips for Finding Lilac leg fibrecap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lilac leg fibrecap

Moderately moist, well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lilac leg fibrecap

Search in forested regions, focusing on areas under pine trees and mixed hardwoods.
Look for lilac leg fibrecap in well-drained soil that retains some moisture but is not waterlogged.
Inspect the ground closely in scattered to gregarious patterns, as lilac leg fibrecap does not typically grow in isolation.
Be mindful of the typical companions of lilac leg fibrecap like pines, especially in regions with Monterey pine trees.

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